5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Loaghtan sheep; Gold) 1980-1983 front 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Loaghtan sheep; Gold) 1980-1983 back
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5 Pence - Elizabeth II Loaghtan sheep; Gold

 
Gold (.917) 11.0 g 23.59 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1980-1983
Value
5 Pence (0.05&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
11.0 g
Diameter
23.59 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92015
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Manx loagthyn sheep

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Loaghtan sheep; Gold) 1980-1983 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Gold (.917) weighing 11.0 g is that it features a unique design of a Loaghtan sheep, which is a rare breed of sheep native to the Isle of Man. The coin's design was created by the Manx artist, John Donald, and it is considered a collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 PM 300 - - - - - -
1982 PM 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Loaghtan sheep; Gold) 1980-1983 coin.